“It’s truly a truck in the most honest sense…but refuses to forego the requirements a modern buyer has in a vehicle: refinement, modern conveniences and amenities, high-quality build, practicality and style,” said the editors of Autoweek.

The 2015 GMC Canyon and the 2015 Volkswagen Golf GTI (which won in the car segment) were selected among eight finalists, which were tested at Michigan International Speedway over three days. The editors looked at the performance, value, significance, build quality, and design of each vehicle tested before coming to a final conclusion.

“Of the hundreds of vehicles Autoweek tests each year, only a relative few truly stand out from the rest,” said Autoweek editor Wes Raynal. “The GMC Canyon is not only one of the best new vehicles on the market, it’s one of the most important, signaling an exciting return to the mid-sized truck segment.”

Autoweek’s Best of the Best/Truck for 2015 is available now at dealerships nationwide, with a suggested MSRP of just $21,880.

After four years in The Marine Corp, Rod formed a career at Hatfield Buick GMC that has spanned more than 25 years. He is married to Lori, has one daughter, Staci, and two grandkids, Kimberlyn and Kaden. He's an avid golfer and past president and active member of the Redlands Optimist Club.